Wilson: High Gas Prices Prove Need for Energy Policy

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:"As summer approaches, I am concerned about the effect that rising gas prices are having on family budgets and small businesses. The Lundberg Survey recently reported that gas prices have skyrocketed by 19 cents in the past three weeks because of growing demand, high crude oil prices, and higher refining costs," said Wilson. "Congress can help reduce gas prices by finally implementing a comprehensive national energy policy. For the past four years, the House has passed sound energy legislation that will reduce our reliance on foreign sources of energy, increase conservation and increase the use of clean, modern and reliable sources of energy. But Democrats are playing politics, smearing Tom DeLay, Dick Cheney, and Condoleezza Rice, and the United States still does not possess a comprehensive national energy policy. "South Carolina families need relief from record-high energy costs, and Congress must act now to lead America to greater energy independence. This is a matter of economic and national security, and we cannot afford to wait another year. "In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th." ####